September 02, 2011

Seattle Tech Events for September

All the signs that summer is drawing to a close are here: the days are getting shorter, college football is kicking off and the kids are back in school. Another sign is that the tech event and networking schedule is getting back into full swing.

Following are just some of the places at which you’ll find the movers and shakers in the greater Seattle-area tech community this September.

Google Places Tweet Up with Gnomedex When: September 6th from 6-9 p.m.Where: Parlor Billiards & Spirits in BellevueAbout: Google Seattle will be hosting their first tweet up in partnership with Gnomedex, and testing your knowledge of our favorite city. Network with people in the technology space and learn about setting up a business page on Google Places and getting feedback from customers.

TechFoam When: September 7 and 21 (regularly held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month)Where: The Spot Off Main in BellevueAbout: TechFoam is twice a month social networking event for local technology startups and those interested in technology startups.

StartupDay 2011 When: September 17 (all day event)Where: Meydenbauer Center in BellevueAbout: StartupDay 2011 is the conference for pre-entrepreneurs interested in founding or joining a tech startup. Learn what’s important for creating a tech business from scratch. Meet one-on-one with advisors. Learn how to pick the right idea, build your team, fund the business, build your product, bring it to market and make a profit.

Social Media Club Seattle When: September 27 (regularly held the fourth Tuesday of every month) from 6-9 p.m. Where: to be announced About: The Seattle branch of Social Media Club, a national organization with the purpose of sharing best practices, establishing ethics and standards, and promoting media literacy around the emerging area of Social Media.

Seattle Startup DrinksWhen: September 30 (regularly held the last Friday of every month), time TBD Where: to be announced About: A simple concept: startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other. In Seattle, usually on the last Friday of the month.

Startup Weekend When: September 30 – October 2 Where: PACCAR Hall, University of Washington About: No Talk, All Action. Launch a Startup in 54 hours. Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities.

It’s hard to say goodbye to summer – especially since it feels like the summer weather only arrived in Seattle a few weeks ago, but nothing will take our minds off the “summer that never was” like re-engaging with the vibrant and dynamic people in our local tech community. I look forward to seeing you at some of these events!